Women Who Ran for President

In celebration of Women's History Month, NWHM launches its newest CyberExhibit First But Not the Last: Women Who Ran for President

Sponsored by the Shana Alexander Charitable Foundation

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	View a video clip of NWHM Spokeswoman Meryl Streep discussing the museum

 

NWHM PURSUES LOT BORDERING THE MALL

No More Hand-Me-Downs!

As the saying goes, timing is everything.  A lot has become available bordering the National Mall – see the map below.  After waiting so long, NWHM has an opportunity for the best of all worlds – a wonderful location and a new building of our design at significantly less costs.  HR 6548 was introduced on July 17, 2008 by Rep. Carolyn Maloney and a companion bill is in the works in the U. S. Senate.  Since Congress will only be in session until early October, there is a very short period of time to get it passed.  Click here to learn more and urge your representative to co-sponsor and support this bill.

The National Women’s History Museum (NWHM), founded in 1996, is a nonpartisan, nonprofit educational institution dedicated to preserving, interpreting, and celebrating the diverse historic contributions of women, and integrating this rich heritage fully into our nation's history. Until legislation passes in Congress designating a permanent museum in Washington, D.C., the NWHM promotes women's history through its temporary exhibits, special events, Cyber Museum, and online educational materials.

What's New?

NWHM is pleased to welcome its four summer interns: Will Geiger, Claire Love, Kristen Lundquist, and Bonnie Toupin.

NWHM has posted a short video clip from the "First But Not the Last" event in March. Click here to view the video. Please keep checking back for new videos.

NWHM is pleased to announce its newest Coalition member, Soroptimist International of the Americas. To read more about them, go here.

On March 6, NWHM hosted "First But Not the Last: Women Who Ran for President" at the Sewall-Belmont House and Museum. The panelists included a historian, professor and two former campaign managers of women's presidential campaigns. C-Span covered the lively discussion on women’s roles in politics. Keep checking the C-Span listings to see when the program will air.

A new article by NWHM Board Member Doris Weatherford has been posted. The article, entitled "Prehistory", is available here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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